Adopt Shop Donate

News & Updates

The latest news, blogs and features from Born Free.

Press contact: [email protected]+44 (0)1403 240 170
Photograph of an elephant standing behind a rusty metal fence with a blurred background. The elephant's large tusks and textured skin are prominently visible, highlighting its size and strength.

Kariba the elephant: Relocation update

The latest news on the planned move of Kariba, from Belgian zoo Pakawi Park to Europe's first large-scale elephant sanctuary, Pangea.
Photograph of a tiger lying behind metal bars, showing close-up of its face with intense eyes and detailed fur patterns. Bars create a cage-like structure, highlighting captivity and contrast between wild animal and confinement.

Escaped tiger killed by police in Germany

Born Free urges governments to take action following another tragic incident involving a privately kept big cat.
A fox is standing behind a bunch of bluebells looking up at the sky

Take action: Help get trail hunting banned for good

Born Free welcomes Government consultation on a Trail Hunting Ban, and urges the public to take action.
A hare running in a green field

Born Free laments lack of wildlife commitments in 2026 King’s Speech

Labour government ignores previous promises on nature, as speech fails to mention any forthcoming protections for animals.
Photograph of a lioness in tall grass with mouth open, possibly roaring or yawning. The lioness wears a tracking collar, indicating wildlife monitoring or research context.

Lion collaring project continues with second Meru lion

ResQ the lioness has been collared in Meru National Park, Kenya, as part of Born Free’s vital lion monitoring work.
Photograph of a group of protesters including Chris Packham, Olivia Evand and Megan McCubbin outside a historic building holding signs and banners advocating to ban trail hunting and strengthen the Hunting Act. Signs feature a white bear logo with

Born Free rallies for change to trail hunting law

Born Free joined over 500 people outside Parliament to call for change to strengthen the Hunting Act, and highlight the importance of a trail hunting ban.
Photograph of a serval cat standing on dry, patchy ground with sparse vegetation. The serval has large ears, a spotted coat with black markings, and is looking directly at the camera.

Two servals return to their sanctuary haven, in South Africa

With your help, two rescued servals – given a temporary home after a devastating wildfire in South Africa – are now safely back with our partner sanctuary, Panthera Africa.
Photograph of two lions resting on the ground in a natural, grassy environment. Foreground lion is alert and looking forward while background lion is partially obscured and lying down.

Two rescued lions turn 20 today

We’re celebrating the 20th birthday of two incredible lioness sisters at our South African sanctuary, Maggie and Sonja.
Photograph of Will Travers OBE, Dame Virginia McKenna, Sir David Attenborough, and Ian Redmond OBE, dressed in formal attire standing in front of a backdrop with multiple sponsor logos, including Artemis, Enterprise Plants, and Western Union.

Happy 100th Sir David Attenborough

Born Free is honoured to wish the beloved broadcaster and natural historian the happiest of birthdays, and attended a special event to celebrate Sir David in Leicester.
An elephant stood on dusty ground, with buildings in the background

Portugal’s last circus elephant to begin new chapter at Pangea

Julie the elephant will join Kariba at the Born Free-backed elephant sanctuary – the first of its kind in Europe.